Abstract:Background: Obesity and overweight conditions showed an increase in plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentrations associated with fat mass. Adipocytes produce the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6, which plays a pathogenic role in chronic disease. Increased levels of inflammatory cytokines continuously cause cardiovascular complications, metabolic problems, and even death. Physical exercise is one of the treatments for overweight and obesity that, if done regularly, can reduce the basal value of IL-6. High Intensity … Show more
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